Project fast 1/8 buggy on a budget

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I used the Losi conversion kit on my 8ight-B. (not the electronics, just the hardware) I couldnt be happier. For about $75 It came with the motor mount, pinion gears, battery tray, etc ...its a great all in one. I got mine from Mike. The only thing I added was a kyosho spur to keep it quiet, but really, its not needed.

For a power system I am Using a Mamba Monster on 4s with a Tekno Neu 1515/1y.

IMO, the Castle 1512/1Y combo cant be beat in terms of power for the price;

Neil is spot on with the battery choice...
Use THESE for normal running, and THESE for ballistic speed runs.

on 4s you can gear to about 45 easy enough;

Differential Ratio: 3.3076923076923075
Transmission Ratio: 1
Other Ratio: 1
Spur Tooth Count: 46
Pinion Tooth Count: 14
Total Voltage: 14.8
Motor KV: 2650
Tire Diameter (inches): 4.5
Tire Ballooning (inches): 0.1
Motor Current Draw: 110
Motor coil Ω: 0.0035
Spur/Pinion Ratio: 3.29 : 1
Total Ratio: 10.86813 : 1
Tire Circumference (inches): 14.77 inches (375.04 mm)
Total Motor Speed: 38199.75 RPM
Vehicle Speed: 49.15 mph (78.95 km/h)
Estimated Adjusted Speed: 46 mph (74 km/h) - 7% loss
Effective KV Value: 2581.06
KT constant: 0.51 oz-in/A
Motor Torque: 0.29 ft-lbs
Final Torque: 3.18 ft-lbs
Final Power: 1628 watts (2.2 HP)

and 6s for the speed;

Differential Ratio: 3.3076923076923075
Transmission Ratio: 1
Other Ratio: 1
Spur Tooth Count: 46
Pinion Tooth Count: 14
Total Voltage: 22.2
Motor KV: 2650
Tire Diameter (inches): 4.5
Tire Ballooning (inches): 0.1
Motor Current Draw: 110
Motor coil Ω: 0.0035
Spur/Pinion Ratio: 3.29 : 1
Total Ratio: 10.86813 : 1
Tire Circumference (inches): 14.77 inches (375.04 mm)
Total Motor Speed: 57809.75 RPM
Vehicle Speed: 74.38 mph (119.47 km/h)
Estimated Adjusted Speed: 67 mph (107 km/h) - 10% loss
Effective KV Value: 2604.04
KT constant: 0.51 oz-in/A
Motor Torque: 0.29 ft-lbs
Final Torque: 3.18 ft-lbs
Final Power: 2442 watts (3.3 HP)